By Sally Deering

 Fall brings lush color to these blustery days and one way to enjoy fallâ€s colorful beauty is to visit the upcoming Hoboken Art & Studio Tour, where artists will open their studios for an up-close view of their work and process.

On Sat & Sun, Nov. 3 & 4, from 12 noon to 6 pm, Hoboken springs to life when visitors from the Tri-State area descend on the mile-square city to check out the more than 100 artists displaying their work. Studios and public spaces will be the venues for painters who work in oils, acrylics and watercolors, sculptors, photographers, and collage-and-mixed-media artists. Music and spoken-word performances will also be going on throughout the day.

Take a Seat by Cxain Smith

At the Neumann Leather building, Cxain Smithâ€s paintings in oil and acrylics will be on display.  Artists Elizabeth and Ibou Ndoye will exhibit paintings on glass.

“I will be showing figurative portraits of women,” Smith says.

Roxanne Hoffman will exhibit her photography like the piece Hoboken Neon which features neon signs in local bars and restaurants. Artists Donna Oâ€Grady and Don Sichler will be in the group show at hob’art co-operative gallery at the Monroe Center.  Alex Morales will be exhibiting paintings including the work, “Madison Bar,” at the Alex Morales Atelier and Art Gallery.

Madison Bar  by Alex Morales

Beginning Thurs, Nov. 1, Studio Tour Maps with a listing of Galleries and Artists’ Studios will be available for download on Hobokenâ€s official website: hobokennj.gov. Tour maps will also be available for pick-up at: Alex Morales Atelier and Art Gallery, 365 First St; Barsky Gallery, 49 Harrison St; Hoboken City Hall, 94 Washington St; Field Colony, 1001 Bloomfield St; hob’art cooperative Gallery, 720 Monroe St, (Suite E208); Issyra Gallery, 300 Observer Highway; PROTO Gallery, 66 Willow Ave; and the Roig Collection, W Hotel Hoboken.

The Red Goddess by Elizabeth Ndoye

 The tour is designed for visitors to easily walk from studio-to-studio and gallery-to-gallery. Since the cityâ€s a mile-square, it should be easy to visit almost every site. As diverse as the art, the artists who participate in the Hoboken Art & Studio Tour come from all over the Tri-State area – and beyond — to be in the event. Visitors can look forward to meeting the artists and seeing their creative process up-close and in real-time.

Poets, musicians and performance artists will also be presenting their art to make the 2018 Hoboken Art & Studio Tour a memorable one.

Day Dreaming by  Sheila Phalon

Admission to the artists†studios and public art spaces are open and free to the public.

Portrait by Donna Oâ€Grady

If you go

Sat & Sun, Nov 3 & 4, 12-6 pm

Hoboken Art & Studio Tour 2018

94 Washington St, Hob

(201) 420-2000, ext. 5100

www.hobokennj.gov

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Artist Theda Sandiford and her piece Tag 1 on view at A Condo JC

by Sally Deering

 Womenâ€s faces are a myriad of feelings and emotions artist Theda Sandiford conveys in the mixed media paintings on view in Fragmented Identity, her solo show at ‘A†Condo on Washington Street in downtown Jersey City. The show opened Friday, June 8, and runs through July. 

 Sandifordâ€s show features 13 mixed media pieces that represent the many masks she wears throughout the course of a day, she says, either in her Jersey City studio or at her desk at Island Records in Manhattan where she works as a publicist.

“For me, the mask is who I need to be in the moment,” Sandiford says, as she gets ready to travel to Los Angeles for the record company. “I wear different ones for certain occasions and circumstances. Each of the masks are time frames of my life.”

Minerva by Theda Sandiford

Sandifordâ€s mixed media piece Headache looks like a womanâ€s head exploding into tiny little bits & bobs, and its inspired by the headaches Sandiford experiences in real life, she says. Itâ€s obstacles like headaches, and dyslexia that Sandiford has lived with, but keeps private and doesnâ€t let get in the way of her work as an artist and publicist.

 â€œHeadache is my visual representation of the headaches I get,” Sandiford says. “Iâ€m also dyslexic. These are elements of me that people donâ€t know about. The reality is that I have real things Iâ€m dealing with that in many ways, the part of me that wants to be powerful, is taking steps to overcome.”

Headache by Theda Sandiford

A Jersey City resident, Sandiford has an exceptionally large piece, a digital photograph she took which she had transferred onto a huge drape of material. The piece is a dramatic showpiece that viewers canâ€t help notice as soon as they enter A Condoâ€s lobby. Sandiford says she got the inspiration for the piece while riding the bus.

“I was riding the No. 123 bus from Jersey City to Manhattan,” Sandiford says. “A graffiti tag was on the window of the bus. I took the photo and then I started to manipulate that image.”

Masking Fear by Theda Sandiford

Going back to the meaning of masks, Sandifordâ€s piece Masked Fear represents the mask she wears when she hears nasty gossip. To Sandiford, masks are a necessary part of everyday life. 

“We all wear masks,” Sandiford says. “Masks to pretend, to hide, to celebrate or just to put our best face forward in a selfie. I construct masks for protection. What may start off as an ugly statement, in the end, becomes something beautiful.”

If you go

Showing through July

Fragmented Identity

Theda Sandifordâ€s Solo Show

@ A Condo

389 Washington St, JC

www.thedasandiford.com 

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By Sally Deering

 Photos by Fermín Mendoza

You can see it from Rt. 139 feeding into the Holland Tunnel or catch it from downtown Jersey City as you head into Hoboken. David Bowieâ€s image 18-stories high on the side of the Cast Iron Lofts in Jersey City, painted by international muralist Eduardo Kobra.  Bowie passed-away January 10^th of this year, but his music and artistry live on throughout the world; and Kobraâ€s mural is now part of the Jersey City landscape, an urban landmark and the latest addition to the Jersey City Mural Arts Program.

On Fri, Nov. 4, Mayor Steven M. Fulop, members of the City Council, local real estate developers, and local artists welcomed Kobra to Jersey City and thanked him for painting the dazzling, eye-catching image of David Bowie. Mayor Fulop held the press conference on the buildingâ€s 5^th floor deck where visitors could get an up-close look at the mural, and meet and take pictures with Kobra who spent the past few weeks painting from a scaffold hanging 180-feet off the side of the Cast Iron Lofts hi-rise on Jersey Avenue.  

The Mural Arts Program which links established and emerging local, national and international mural artists with property owners city-wide is part of a beautification project to reduce graffiti and engage local residents. Murals are painted on walls throughout Jersey City, turning Jersey City into a public art gallery. According to Mayor Fulop, public art is a shared experience.

“Iâ€m a believer in public art,” Mayor Fulop told the crowd. “If you look at every period of time, public art is a reflection of whatâ€s happening during that time. Itâ€s symbolic of the times we live in. Iâ€m proud of what weâ€re doing. Jersey City is a thriving art community, and a welcoming community.”

Real estate developer Paul Silverman of Silverman Properties in Jersey City, attended the event. Silverman, who owns several properties in Jersey City, said having artists paint murals on buildings enhances the aesthetics of Jersey Cityâ€s architecture and brightens up the vibes in the neighborhood.

“A mural brings attention and discussion,” Silverman said. “It improves the buildingâ€s value and it helps make people proud. It changes your feelings about a neighborhood.”

 “I think itâ€s awesome,” local muralist 4Sakn of Jersey City said. “The scale and the colors. The geometric shapes mixed with realism.”

4Sakn sees the mural of David Bowie as a tribute to Bowieâ€s influence on the music industry. He said, “Itâ€s a memorial to Bowie and all the music he created.”

Kobraâ€s fame as a mural artist is as international as his mural projects. He just earned entry into the Guinness Book of World Records for the “largest spray paint mural by a team” for his “Ethnicities” mural featuring five faces from five continents painted outside the Rio 2016 Olympic stadium. Working with a four-person crew, Kobraâ€s murals enhance the landscape of many major cities throughout the world including London, Athens, Lyon, Los Angeles and New York.

Kobra, who is Brazilian and spoke through an interpreter, was asked why he chose an image of David Bowie to paint on the Cast Iron Lofts.

“I wanted to paint David Bowie because he is an icon and I wanted to represent his life to all of his fans,” Kobra told the assembled guests. He mentioned how thrilled he was to be in Jersey City and how an early visit to New York City when he was a boy helped shape his love of art.

“When I was 12, I was inspired by New York artists,” Kobra said. “Thatâ€s what made me who I am today. I have enjoyed working on this project. Itâ€s been a privilege and honor to be here.”

Artists John Ruddy and John Falcon are the curators of the Jersey City Artist Studio Tourâ€s gallery on the first floor of the Cast Iron Lofts building. Ruddy said Kobraâ€s mural of David Bowie stretches the limits of identity and creativity.

“An icon like David Bowie is a local hero in the spiritual sense,” Ruddy said.

“Itâ€s timely,” Falcon said, “and to have someone on the level of Kobra is great. Heâ€s painted one of the biggest murals in the world.”

Falcon said the Murals Project has established Jersey City as an art city.

“Art helps maintain Jersey City as an art-centric city,” Falcon said. “I hope a lot of other developers finance and pay local and international artists to work.”

Anne Novado, who is soon opening the Novado Gallery on Morgan Street in Jersey City, compared the mural to one of the ancient wonders of the world.

 “Its great energy,” Novado said. “Itâ€s a wonderful interpretation of David Bowie. By the scale of the piece, I would compare it to the Pyramids of Egypt.”

For more info on the

Mural Arts Project, go to

www.jerseycityculture.org

 

For more info on Kobra, go to

www.eduardokobra.com

 

 

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 VISUAL ARTS

MANA CONTEMPORARY, 818 Newark Ave, JC, (201) 604-2702, www.manacontemporary.com. Through Feb. 25, 2017; hosted by Mana Contemporaryâ€s Middle East Center for the Arts (MECA):  TEXTILE – TERRITORY – TEXT; a group show that examines “concepts of identity, belonging, abjection, and exile in contemporary textile art works by Middle Eastern artists Etti Abergel, Andi Arnovitz, Asad Azi, Hila Lulu Lin Farah Kufr Birim, Fatma Shanan Dery, Mervat Essa, Leor Grady, Buthina Milhem, Yoav Raban, Farid Abu Shakra, Tal Shoshan, Nevet Yitzhak, Amira Ziyan. Curated by Irena Gordon, the show features video installations, animation, painting, photography, and sculpture.

DEEP SPACE GALLERY, 77 Cornelison Ave, JC (201) 777-0166. Opening Oct. 15 GLOSSBLACK, solo exhibition. “Raised in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, Jimmy is an American graffiti writer who began painting in the early 2000s. Today, with over a decade of work under his belt, he has solidified himself as a nationally recognized practitioner of the art. As graffiti culture rises in popularity, he manages to continually find new territory, creating pieces that are instantly recognizable. Working predominantly in aerosol and oil paint, his dynamic lettering styles, layering techniques, craftsmanship, and dedication to detail result in striking works of art.” For more info, www.glossblack.org.

 THEATER 

 JERSEY CITY THEATER CENTER, Merseles Studios, 339-345 Newark Ave, JC www.jctcenter.org.  Runs through Fri, Nov 11: VANITY. The theme is presented in both art and theater. Running

November 3, 4, at 7 pm: MAGNIFICENT YOU. “Multimedia performance, combining, dance, movement and film exploring the sociological, psychological, and spiritual causes & effects of narcissism –developed for Vanity by Driggproductions, a dance & film company in conjunction with  JCTC artist residency program – followed by a Talk-Back. Tix $18 Advance / $20 at the door

 JERSEY CITY THEATER CENTER, Merseles Studios, 339-345 Newark Ave, JC www.jctcenter.org.  VANITY: the theme is presented in both art and theater. On stage Nov. 15, 16, 18, & 19: AND THEN THEY CAME FOR ME: REMEMBERING THE WORLD OF ANNE FRANK. “This poignant multimedia play, by award-winning playwright James Still and directed by Susan Kerner, weaves videotaped interviews of two teen-age friends of Anne Frank – Holocaust survivors Eva Schloss and Ed Silverberg – with live actors recreating scenes from their lives during WWII. The message of And Then They Came For Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank resonates beyond the 20th century genocide in Europe. As performed by a racially diverse cast, the play speaks to the senseless persecution of people worldwide based on nationality, religion, race, and gender. Eva Schloss, Anne Frankâ€s posthumous stepsister and internationally honored Holocaust educator, will participate with the actors and director in a post-play discussion” Tix: $18 online/$20 at door.

 MILE SQUARE THEATRE, 1400 Clinton St, HOB. www.milesquaretheatre.org; (201) 683-7014. Mon, Nov. 7, 8 pm: (Tix $150 to support the theaterâ€s 2017 season). 2ND ANNUAL MST BROADWAY CABARET: AN EVENING OF SONG BY BROADWAY PERFORMERS. “Join some of Broadway’s most dynamic performers for an evening of show tunes from productions past and present at the intimate Mile Square Theatre. Performers include Leslie Becker (Bonnie and Clyde, Wicked), Joe Cassidy (If/Then, Catch Me If You Can), Michelle Duffy (Heathers), Graydon Long (The Audience), Sabina Petra (Beauty and the Beast), Catherine Porter (Next to Normal), Jonathan Rayson (Little Shop of Horrors), Sara Schmidt (Jersey Boys, Brooklyn), Lucia Spina (Legally Blonde, Kinky Boots), Maggie Weston (MST’s It’s a Wonderful Life), and Musical Director Meg Zervoulis (American in Paris, Matilda).

  Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc.org. “Bring your friends to an after-hours adventure at Liberty Science Center. Thurs, Nov. 17, 6-to-10 pm. (And on the 3rd Thursday of every month.) Guests 21 and over can enjoy cocktails, food, music, dancing, laser shows, and more at SCIENCE SPEAKEASY! “Travel back in time for a glittering shindig at Liberty Science Center inspired by the Prohibition era. Meet expert whiskey distillers, taste their products, and learn about the science behind the popular spirit. Test your luck and learn about the math behind your favorite casino games. Get dolled up in your spiffiest 1920â€s-inspired outfit; the LSC After Dark team will be on the hunt for the best-dressed guests, and you could win big. Follow the clues and look for our secret stage. If you find it, youâ€ll be treated to an enlightening underground tech performance. Experience a new laser show in our massive IMAX Dome Theater. Tix are $20 (online) and in advance. There will be a $5 additional charge for all tickets purchased at the door on the night of the event.”

 

FOR THE KIDS

 

HUDSON THEATER ENSEMBLE, at the Hudson School Performance Space, 601 Park Ave, HOB. (201) 377-7014; reservations@hudsontheatreensemble.com. Sat & Sun, Nov. 19, 20 & 26, performances 11 am and 1 pm. All tix $10. Silly on Sixth Childrenâ€s Series presents THE FROG PRINCE, a funny and zany musical. (Show runs about 45 minutes.)

 JCTC-KIDS at the Jersey City Theater Center, Merseles Studios, 339 Newark Ave, JC. www.jctcenter.org. Sundays through Dec 11 at 1 pm: Puppetworks presents Lewis Carrollâ€s ALICE IN WONDERLAND.  Tix: Children: $8; $11 at the door. Adult: $9; $12 at the door. School discounts available. Go to www.jctcenter.org for tix.

 LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc.org. BODIES REVEALED* “LSP presents real human figures and organs that reveal the wonder and beauty of the human form. The exhibition shows detailed views of human anatomy, from whole body displays to individual skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and circulatory systems. Unlike models that idealize the body through the eyes of an artist, this exhibition shows the body and its systems as they really exist, including natural variation.*Bodies Revealed is a premium exhibition, available with the Premium Pass or a Combination Ticket.

 LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, JC. (201) 200-1000; www.lsc.org. Opens Oct. 15:  National Geographicâ€s EXTREME WEATHER. “Weather has always been one of the most dynamic and complex forces shaping our planet, but now it’s intensifying in varied and complex ways. Among the melting tidewater glaciers of Alaska, National Geographic Emerging Explorer Dr. Erin Pettit leads a young team of researchers into the splash zone at the face of Dawes Glacier aboard a boat custom-designed to get as close as possible to the calving ice. In the Great Plains of the United States, Oklahoma native Justin Walker tries to place pods of sensors inside tornados as part of an effort to determine if tornado outbreaks are growing more extreme. A prolonged draught in California has caused the death of huge swaths of forest, creating a dangerous surge in the intensity of wildfires. Follow researchers and everyday heroes as they uncover surprising connections to help us understand and adapt to our ever-changing weather.”

CLUBS

BRIGHTSIDE TAVERN, 141 Bright St, JC. Mon, JAZZ JAM; Tues & Wed: KARAOKE; Thurs: OPEN MIC NIGHT; Fri: COMEDY; Sat & Sun: Brunch, DANCE, KARAOKE, OPEN MIC

OUT OF TOWN HAPPENINGS

 THE NEW VICTORY THEATER, 229 W. 42^nd St, NYC. www.newvictory.org. Nov. 4-13: “From Akram Kahn, arguably the pre-eminent British dance-maker of his generation” (The Telegraph) comes a heartwarming story about our connections to the past, family and finding your own path. CHOTTO DESH, meaning ‘small homeland,’ draws on Khan’s unique quality of cross-cultural storytelling, creating a compelling tale of a young man’s dreams and memories from Britain to Bangladesh. Performed as a solo dance piece, CHOTTO DESH integrates gorgeous interactive animation and an evocative score to create a brilliant and bewitching adventure.”

NEWARK MUSEUM, 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ. (973) 596-6550; www.newarkmuseum.org. Now showing NATIVE ARTISTS OF NORTH AMERICA LONG-TERM INSTALLATION “This fall, the Newark Museum will unveil its newly redesigned and reinterpreted Native American galleries. Featuring more than 100 rarely exhibited objects from throughout the United States and Canada, Native Artists of North America will showcase an exciting selection of works from the permanent collection, dating from the early 19th century to the present, including many objects never before exhibited. Among the works on view will be expertly woven Pomo baskets, exquisite hand-made items of dress from across the continent, and Southwestern pottery and textiles.  Other highlights will include works by the Haida master carver Charles Edenshaw and Pueblo painters Fred Kabotie, Tonita Peña and Awa Tsireh. Additional works by contemporary Native American artists will be installed in adjacent galleries, including recent acquisitions by Jeffrey Gibson and Preston Singletary.”

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201.798.9000, info@lanasantorelli.com, www.lanasantorelligallery.com

Painting Trapped- by Irene Pejovic

This Sunday, June 17th, 2012is the third monthly 3rd Sunday art event in Hoboken! This is the perfect opportunity to hit up Hoboken’s galleries. Here at Lana Santorelli Gallery this Sunday, artist Ricardo Roig will be giving a printing demonstration throughout the afternoon. He will also be available to talk about his work and field your questions. Also, in honor of Father’s Day, we will be providing a very special discount on all of our current art work. Give the gift of art or treat yourself for Father’s Day! Offer is valid Friday 6/15- Sunday 6/17. Please inquire for more info. 3rd Sundays: Hoboken’s Monthly Gallery Walk occurs on the third Sunday of each month from 2 to 6 pm. Ten galleries and art spaces around Hoboken are participating in the festivities. With special events and receptions in a coordinated tour de force, 3rd Sundays will highlight the work of local, regional and international artists. You will find a wealth of fantastic art in spaces whose atmospheres range from sophisticated to funky. Whatever your taste in fine art, you are sure to find something you love. Free maps are available at each of the participating stops of the walk: BAMA Gallery- 946 Bloomfield Street, 201.659.8873 Barsky Gallery- 49 Harrison Street, 888.465.4949 Gallery 1200- 1200 Washington Street, 201.706.8088 Hoboken Historical Museum’s Upper Gallery- 1301 Hudson Street, 201.656.2240 hob’art- Monroe Art Center, 720 Monroe Street, E208, 201.707.6107 PVS Gallery- 49 Harrison Street, 201.448.7870 Right Angle- Downtown: 320 Washington, 201.420.8262 or Uptown: 1108 Washington Street, 201.942.9220 Lana Santorelli Gallery- 628 Washington Street, 201.798.9000 Tresorie – 1204 Washington Street, 201.420.9388 For image requests, please contact individual galleries. For a printable pdf version of the map below, click HERE.

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AN INTRODUCTION TO SPRING JC FRIDAYS: MARCH 4, 2011

A City-Wide, All-Day Celebration of Art & Culture in Jersey City

Once again, Art House Productions is presenting the ever-exciting JC Fridays on Friday, March 4, 2011. A multitude of venues throughout Jersey City will showcase a variety of happenings including art exhibitions, live music, performance acts, educational demonstrations, and more. All events are free and open to the public. As one of the preeminent art scenes in the tri-state area, Jersey City is abound with visual artists, musicians, and individuals with unique talent; JC Fridays is one of the best times for them to share their newest projects and works. This quarterly event promises to be one of the most entertaining JC Fridays yet. A full listing of events follows at the end of this press release.

 

ART-In Paulus Hook, visitors to Camille Cesai Loveprint Jewelry will be invited to explore their subconscious with artist Allie Read Brodhead and painting on a canvas to express what they find.

MUSIC-Fun for the whole family can be found at A Sound Start, on Jersey Avenue, where demonstrations of Kindermusik will get moms, dads and kids alike grooving.

ART/MUSIC-The lively atmosphere at Boca Grande, on Washington Boulevard, will be revved up with live music setting the stage for live artwork created on site throughout the night by local artist Ruler and his creative friends.

ART-Some art you hang, and some you drink…discover the drinkable kind at Star Bar, on Wayne Street, with craft beer maker Climax Brewery. They will be offering a variety of unique brews while digital artwork will be showcased in the venue.

PERFORMANCE-Parkside Bistro, on Erie Street, will tantalize guests with exotic belly dance performances throughout the night.

ART/MUSIC/EDUCATION-JC Fridays originator Art House Productions will showcase a group exhibit of artwork exploring memory frozen in time while Art House’s own Christine Goodman will be modeling for artist Laura Gravenstine to demo the process of live human casting.

Read on for all the events…

Jersey City Magazine

 

Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy, the Jersey City Municipal Council and the Division of Cultural Affairs

Jersey City Department of Housing, Economic Development, and Commerce

Jersey City Economic Development Corporation*

Historic Downtown SID

* Paid for in part by the State of New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Program

 

 

14th Street Garden Center, Balance Salon, The Embankment Restaurant, Jersey City Independent, LITM, Made With Love Artisan Bakery and Café, Parkside Bistro

 

 

Boca Grande, Bone Boutique, Hard Grove Café; Lamp Post Bar & Grille, Sam Pesin in honor of the Friends of Liberty State Park, Star Bar, Tiffany Cruz

 

 

Bone Boutique, located at 437 Jersey Ave, is offering 10% off clothing purchased all day

Academy of Massage Therapy, located at 75 Montgomery St, 2nd Floor, is offering $25 one-hour massages on March 4, 5 and 6; mention JC Fridays when booking

Lamp Post Bar & Grille, located at 382 2nd Street, is serving up $2.50 well drinks from 7-10pm

LITM, at 140 Newark Avenue, is hosting happy hour until 8pm and pouring $5 Iced Tease cocktails all night

 

 

was created in 2005 by a coalition of artists, arts organizations and local businesses that wanted to showcase Jersey City’s exciting and burgeoning cultural landscape. Today Art House Productions, with vital support provided by JC Fridays’ Major Sponsors, present this eagerly anticipated quarterly event, taking place at the start of every season, where both residents and visitors can celebrate the growing vibrancy and distinct charm that Jersey City has to offer. Since its inception, the number of participants has tripled through increasing outreach to Jersey City’s neighborhoods, organizations, businesses and artists. JC Fridays is a quarterly event, held at the start of every season: March, June, September and December. The next JC Fridays will be held on Friday, June 3, 2011.

is made possible by the State of New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Program and a host of other sponsors and patrons. JC Fridays is brought to you by Art House Productions, Inc, a Jersey City-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organization. Art House Productions inspires, nurtures and promotes the arts in our community through exciting, multi-disciplinary initiatives. For more information, please visit: www.arthouseproductions.org or our JC Fridays site, www.jcfridays.com.

(art) 8am-8pm-JERSEY CITY CULTURAL AFFAIRS presents -Women’s History Month Group Exhibition,‖ a group exhibition in the glorious Rotunda Gallery at City Hall. 280 Grove Street between Montgomery and Mercer Street, 201-547-4333. Barrier-free. Family-friendly. Art House Productions | P.O. Box 3264 | Jersey City, NJ 07303-3264 ph. 201.915.9911 | info@arthouseproductions.org | www.arthouseproductions.org

 

(art)(music)(performance) 2-8pm-ARTS IN ACTION presents -CREATIVE GROVE artist and designer market.‖ This outdoor market featuring artists, designers, handmade works, performers and musicians is resuming on February 4 (and every Friday going forth from 2 to 8pm) and will feature many creatives during JC Fridays. Free expression is encouraged! Grove St PATH Plaza, @ Columbus Drive, 646-573-7164. Barrier-free. Family-friendly.

(art) 11am-8pm-PARK AND SIXTH COMFORT FOOD presents -Select Works by Miss Dabree.‖ Select works by painter Debbie Manville, alias Miss Dabree, will be showcased. Her work blends elements of bright colors, graphics that pop and words to formulate meaning. Curated by Tara Thurber V3 -vision.verb.vibe. 364 Grove Street between Bay and First Streets, 201-918-6072. Family-friendly.

 

 

(art)(educational) 6-9pm-BALANCE SALON/18 ERIE GALLERY presents -UFO Abductee Experience Exhibition w/David Huggins.‖ View artwork created by David Huggins, depicting his true alien abduction experience. Discuss, share, ponder and enjoy! Presented by Timothy Green Beckley, publisher of Global Light Communications and conspiracy journal magazines. Light installations by Norm Francoeur, show designed and curated by Vincent Minervini. 18 Erie Street @ 1st Street, 201-369-7000.

(music) 6-9pm-HARD GROVE CAFÉ presents live music by Los Huevos. Los Huevos is a four-piece blues/rock band that has played extensively in the tri-state area for the last five years. They are heavily influenced by the soul and funk of the late 1960’s and most of their songs are about food. 319 Grove Street by the Grove PATH station, 201-451-1853. Barrier-free. Family-friendly.

(art) 6-10pm-STAR BAR presents -Craft Beer & Craft Photography.‖ In partnership with Climax Brewery, NJ’s oldest craft beer maker, this special brewery night will feature the brewery’s delicious and rare craft beers. Star Bar expresses that -Some art you hang on the wall; some you drink!‖ A digital art show featuring street artists from the United States, UK and Australia will also be shown. 34 Wayne Street @ Grove Street, 201-367-1222.

(performance)(educational) 7-9pm-DOWNTOWN LIVE presents a Martial Arts Demonstration. The school’s weekly program Tang Soo Do Academy, taught by master Rich Ahlers, will wow visitors with the Movements of Traditional Korean Martial Arts. Held at the beautiful iconic multi-use space, you will witness t Hyung Demonstrations (forms), Weapon Hyung (forms) and Kyok Pa (board breaking). 143 Christopher Columbus Drive @ Barrow Street, 201-344-2888. Family-friendly.

(art) 7-11pm-MICHAEL DUBOSE presents -How Did I Get Here?‖ Back by popular demand, DuBose returns to the Hard Grove Café. Since his last appearance, he has been working hard crafting new images, including a comic strip penned as -Emerge,‖ portraits and other thought provoking paintings. This exhibition marks a special moment as the artist launches his website, michaelsartery.com. 319 Grove Street across from the Grove PATH station, 201-451-1853. Barrier-free. Family-friendly.

 

(art) 10am-6pm-14TH STREET GARDEN CENTER presents an exhibition of works of inspiring Jersey City images on canvas by Carmelina Giordano. The 14th Street Garden Center invites visitors to explore this family-run store full of lush indoor and outdoor plants. 793 Jersey Avenue, between 14th Street and Jersey Avenue, 201-963-1414. Barrier-free. Family-friendly.

(art) 10am-8pm-DOWNTOWN CO-OP will feature photograph art by Peter Zirnis and Gene Super. Guests are invited to scope out the co-op’s range of products and produce, such as fish Art House Productions | P.O. Box 3264 | Jersey City, NJ 07303-3264 ph. 201.915.9911 | info@arthouseproductions.org | www.arthouseproductions.org

 

from the Fulton Fish Market and beef from cows raised in New Jersey, and to place their grocery requests on the store’s oversized chalk board! Stay local, stay healthy. 29 McWilliams Place @ 9th Street. Barrier-free. Family-friendly.

(performance) 6-11pm-PARKSIDE BISTRO presents -Mediterranean Night at Parkside,‖ featuring live music throughout the night and an exciting belly dance performance. JC Friday’s roamers will enjoy a fun night and the restaurant’s extensive menu. Parkside Bistro offers BYOB. For more information and reservations call 201-222-2144. 131 Erie Street @ 8th Street. Family-friendly.

(art)(music) 7-11pm-58 GALLERY presents a viewing of -Pulp,‖ new paintings by Ken Bastard. -Pulp‖ draws inspiration from the Pulp Magazine style of the 1930s. Live music will be performed by the Audiobodies, Olde Ghost, and special guests, with DJ Dangerous Dave spinning tunes in between. 58 Coles St @ 3rd Street, 917-349-1693. Barrier-free. Family-friendly.

(art)(music)(educational) 7-11pm-ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS presents an Opening Reception for -Freeze,‖ a group exhibition exploring the act of preservation. A memory captured, a place frozen in time, the icy world of winter. Artist Laura Gravenstine will demonstrate a live human casting on Art House’s Christine Goodman throughout the night! Find out about the process from Laura as she works. Live music all evening. 1 McWilliams Place, 6th Floor @ the SE corner of Hamilton Park, 201-915-9911, Barrier-free. Family-friendly.

(art) 24/7-E. JAN KOUNITZ presents -Dogs and their People,‖ the latest addition to the ongoing photo essay of the Jersey City Heights called -ME HOOD‖ by E. Jan Kounitz. The exhibit features people, places and events, featuring local residents and merchants. Visit ejankounitz.com for more information. The Breher Building, 357 Palisade Avenue, exterior windows, @ Franklin Street, 917-447-6588. Barrier-free. Family-friendly.

(art)(performance) 6-9pm-THE DISTILLERY GALLERY & ARTSPACE presents an Opening Reception for -Infinite Rewind,‖ a group exhibition exploring how artists re-make and re-envision history and heresy. 7 Hutton Street @ Palisade Avenue, 201-855-9020. Barrier-free. Family-friendly.

 

(performance) 7-11:30pm-UPTOWN CREW presents -JC Originals,‖ a showcase of Jersey City’s best performing artists. Host Nick Ciavatta of Friggin Fabulous Productions offers visitors an evening of singer-songwriters, spoken word artists and more. For those who are hungry, the Friday Night Fish Fry in beautiful, historic Moore’s Lounge will surely tempt the taste buds! Suggested donation: $7 (dinner costs additional). 189 Monticello Avenue @ Jewett Street, 201-332-4309.

(art) 5pm-2am-LITM presents -In The Eye.‖ Beauty is subjective, and the subject of this group exhibition. The gallery tasked the participating artists to provide their interpretations on the concept of beauty-cultural, commercial, societal, or personal. 140 Newark Avenue, between Grove & Erie Streets, 201-536-5557. Barrier-free. Family-friendly. Art House Productions | P.O. Box 3264 | Jersey City, NJ 07303-3264 ph. 201.915.9911 | info@arthouseproductions.org | www.arthouseproductions.org

 

(art) 11am-11pm-HUDSON COUNTY ART SUPPLY presents -WindowMural.‖ Roberta Melzl’s window design is created from an accumulation of sources, and is built to form a reshaping of real-world imagery. The new mural is set alongside the store’s previous murals, and is a great accompaniment to the permanent collection of art inside. Discounts for JC Friday art-gazers will be offered all day! 303 First Street, between 1st & Coles Streets, 201-413-0900. Barrier-free. Family-friendly.

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(art)(music) 9am-10pm-MADE WITH LOVE ARTISAN BAKERY AND CAFÉ presents -Actualities (Roman Number 2),‖ new photography and freshly rendered works by John Crittenden. Informed by a life spent in journalism, John’s aim is to astonish viewers with beauty that is grounded in reality. The Opening Party will be from 7 to 9:30pm, with music from Chrissy Roberts. 530 Jersey Avenue, between Newark Avenue & Columbus Drive, 201-451-5199. Barrier-free. Family-friendly.

(educational) 6:30-10pm-MARY BENSON GALLERY presents -The Great Meditate.‖ Namaste! Visitors are encouraged to join in a group meditation conducted by Certified instructor Sister Sunshine at Jersey City’s esteemed Mary Benson Gallery. They will learn different forms of meditation, breathing, and ways to focus energy. Participants are free to stay and meditate for the evening or stop in and take the mantra with them. 369 Third Street, between Brunswick & 3rd Streets, 201-394-9891. Family-friendly.

(art) 12pm-3am-PORT-O LOUNGE presents -A Look into Another World.‖ Port-O Lounge invites visitors to enjoy lunch, dinner and/or drinks while taking a look into another world-that of Diogo Neto’s. This artist draws viewers in with comfort and tranquility through his portraits and landscapes. Curated by Tara Thurber V3 – vision.verb.vibe. 286 First Street @ Newark Avenue, 201-420-9550. Family-friendly.

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(art) 7-10pm-LAMP POST BAR & GRILLE presents a photography show of local artists. Join the friendly Lamp Post clientele to eat, drink and view some of the new works. 382 2nd Street, between Monmouth & Brunswick Streets, 201-222-1331. Family-friendly.

 

 

(art)(music) 7pm-12am-RAILROAD STUDIO presents -A Dozen Lamps.‖ This downtown live/work space abounds with sensory delight and unconditional love returns! Handmade greeting cards by Jessie Cara will be available for purchase. Live music by Land of the Look Behind, DJ Purple Stuff and more. Hosted by Kevin and Jess. BYOB please, and mind the stairs! 150 Newark Avenue, # 4R, between Erie & Barrow Streets, 917-254-0573.

(art) 24/7-THE BRUNSWICK WINDOW presents -Shannon Benine, The 03.19.03 Series,‖ examining the physical and psychological effects of war in the form of a delicate sculptural wall hanging made from photograms of unfolded peace cranes. Each segment represents a fallen U.S. soldier who once lived in Benine’s community. She continues to fold cranes for every fallen soldier until the end of the war. 158 Brunswick Street, between 4th & 5th Streets, 201-978-8939. Barrier-free. Family-friendly. Art House Productions | P.O. Box 3264 | Jersey City, NJ 07303-3264 ph. 201.915.9911 | info@arthouseproductions.org | www.arthouseproductions.org

 

 

(art) 10am-7pm-ROSE MOULTRIE presents -Rose Creations,‖ featuring Madina designs, hats and hair wraps. Live demonstrations will take place from noon-1pm and 6-7pm, on banana leaf art, collectables, other Afrocentric items, Becky craft magnets, crochet items, Queen handmade crochet items, and Bernice Bell handmade pillows. 360 MLK Drive, located in Extra Supermarket in the HUB, between Virginia Avenue & Kearny Street, 201-388-0169. Barrier-free. Family-friendly.

 

(art)(music) 12pm-3am-BOCA GRANDE presents -Communal Art Show,‖ art by Jersey City’s artist Ruler and friends. Live music will entertain guests will Ruler and the other artists create a work live during the show. The piece will be auctioned-off at the end of the evening and proceeds will be donated to Brest Cancer Awareness. 564 Washington Boulevard @ 14th Street, 201-626-6646. Barrier-free. Family-friendly.

(art) 6-8pm-ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS AND COSI CAFÉ present an Opening Reception for photographer Rory Leslie. Leslie’s work is inspired by urban and rural landscapes, and -the everyday moments that can be taken for granted.‖ 535 Washington Boulevard, directly across from the Newport PATH station, 201-963-0533. Barrier-free. Family-friendly.

(art) 6-8:30pm-WALDO LOFTS presents an Opening Reception for Megan Maloy’s -Harford Fair,‖ a range of unforgettable portraits taken in rural Pennsylvania. It is a study of the characters that bring the fair’s auctions, animal costume contest, carnival, rodeo and demolition derby to life. Maloy’s colorful photographs capture the spirit of a community changed little over time. 159 2nd Street, between Marin Boulevard & Provost Street. Barrier-free. Family-friendly.

 

(music) 10am-5pm-A SOUND START presents a Winter Open House. This free day of interactive music and movement will be fun for the whole family! Demonstrations of Kindermusik classes, Itsy Bitsy Yoga classes, and more will be held throughout the day. Visit asoundstart.com to see the entire schedule. 489 Jersey Avenue @ at Mercer Street, 201-200-1342. Family-friendly.

(art) 4-8pm-BONE BOUTIQUE presents -Oloyu Miya: Spiritual Artwork,‖ spiritual paintings and carvings that have been influenced by Ancient beliefs and African Culture. 437 Jersey Avenue @ Bright Street, 201-333-0800. Family-friendly.

(art) 4-8pm-TIFFANY CRUZ presents -Past Era New Era Same Life,‖ featuring her sketches and paintings. Cruz’s art is inspired by personal fantasies and imagination, giving the artwork liveliness and personification. 440 Jersey Avenue, between Bright Street & Jersey Avenue, 201-333-7004/333-0800. Family-friendly.

(art)(educational)(performance) 6-8pm-GRIGORY GUREVICH presents an Open Studio, with an introduction to Pantomime Art, from 6:30 to 7:30pm. This little-known art form will be revealed and explored through this exhibit. Visitors can also view new oil portraits and other works by Grigory and his son Alexander Gurevich. There will also be an exciting -Magic Book‖ performance/demonstration. 282 Barrow Street @ Montgomery Street, 201-451-4862. Barrier-free. Family-friendly. Art House Productions | P.O. Box 3264 | Jersey City, NJ 07303-3264 ph. 201.915.9911 | info@arthouseproductions.org | www.arthouseproductions.org

 

 

(performance) 10:30-12pm-JOHN FATHOM presents -Super Ego Idiot-A Conversation with My Superior Self.‖ The artists states: -When we refuse our friends’ advice, we refuse our intuition, but when we refuse our own advice we’re withholding true progress from ourselves.‖ He invites visitors to discover what happens when a man holds himself accountable for not being as good as he can, every time that he can. In essence: John Fathom will roast himself. 660 Grand Street, 2nd Floor, between State & Westervelt Street, 201-736-2831.

 

(art) 2-9pm-CAMILLE CESARI LOVEPRINT JEWELRY presents -Wavelengths,‖ abstract paintings by Allie Read Brodhead. Allie’s work explores the subconscious with media such as Venetian plaster, acrylic and oil paint, and clippings from newspapers. Would you like to explore your subconscious images? What’s your wavelength? Guests will be invited to contribute to a blank canvas that will be on display throughout the day. 128 Sussex Street, between Warren & Van Vorst Streets, 201-280-2215. Barrier-free. Family-friendly.

(art) 2-10pm-ACADEMY OF MASSAGE THERAPY presents a Student Clinic. Visitors are invited to appreciate the art of massage therapy in the school’s student clinic all weekend! By mentioning JC Fridays when booking, prospective customers will receive a one-hour

massage for only $25 (March 4, 5, 6). 75 Montgomery Street, 2nd Floor, @ Washington Street, 201-568-3220 x203. Barrier-free.

 

(art)(music) 4:30-7:30pm-NJCU GALLERIES presents a Closing Reception for -Flesh Art,‖ a multimedia exhibition exploring varied meaning and implications of flesh through painting, sculpture, photography, installation, and video. The evening will include conversations with artists, music, and some refreshments. The main reception will be held at the Visual Arts Gallery, 100 Culver Ave @ Towers Streetm with tours to the Lemmerman Gallery on campus, Hepburn Hall 323, 201-200-2496. Barrier-free. Family-friendly.

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